Community ties and leadership in a troubled era
A letter writer challenges public figures and groups on loyalty and service to the community. The piece questions Borah’s aims, criticizes barbers’ fees versus surgeons, supports Coolidge’s presidency stance, condemns church competition, and warns that debt and trust carry future consequences.
Small World Reflections on Christmas and Society
A humorous column laments Christmas gift excess and mother in law schemes, then shifts to social critique. It notes bond votes in Iowa counties, concerns about honesty in business, and debates over prohibition, politics, and railway rate standards. The piece blends personal anecdotes with public issues and quips on fashion.
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